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Study Finds Maryland Freshwater Fish Species In Peril
Nearly one out of four native freshwater fish species in Maryland have very low populations and are at risk from continued habitat degradation, according to a new study to be released at the Maryland Streams Symposium, Aug. 10-13. Sponsored by the DNR, this four-day symposium is open to the public and will feature results from the statewide Maryland Biological Stream Survey conducted in 12,000 miles of streams and rivers from 2000 through 2004.
- Press Contact: Heather Lynch at 410-260-8010 or hlynch@dnr.state.md.us
July 21, 2005The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov